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rastaman33609
Explorer
Feb 01, 2014

Why cant I use ratchet straps for tie downs????

I am aware that the spring loaded tiedowns are the most desirable... however having been in the car hauling business I have an abundance of ratchet straps both 2" and 1" ..GOOD quality. Is there any ...
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bka0721
Explorer II
Feb 03, 2014
Francesca Knowles wrote:
JIMNLIN wrote:
Poly straps aren't made to tighten down forever like a TC needs 365 days a year.

:h

There are four truckcampers in my camping circle, and not one of them keeps the camper on the truck full time.

At least in my part of the world, a pickup has a lot more to do than carry a camper- that's why folks buy them instead of Class C's.
True.

But not a strict rule. My truck camper went on my truck, in 2009, and has not been off it since then.

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